0602.90.60.20 - Poinsettias

This HTS category, 0602.90.60.20, specifically classifies poinsettias. These are ornamental plants belonging to the genus *Euphorbia pulcherrima*, commonly recognized for their vibrant bracts. The defining characteristic for this classification is that the plants are presented with soil still attached to their roots, indicating they are live specimens intended for further cultivation or immediate display.

This classification distinguishes poinsettias from sibling categories such as "Trees and shrubs" (0602.90.60.10). While both fall under the broader umbrella of live plants, poinsettias are a specific type of flowering plant, distinct in their botanical classification and common horticultural use compared to the more general category of trees and shrubs. It also differs from "Other" (0602.90.60.90) by being a precisely identified group, whereas "Other" encompasses a wider, residual assortment of live plants with soil attached that do not fit into more specific subheadings.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification is definitive at this level for live poinsettia plants presented with their root systems intact within soil. Importers and exporters should ensure that the specific botanical identity as a poinsettia is clear to meet the criteria for this subheading.